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Where are most tornado alleys located?
There is only one region that is known as Tornado Alley. It is on the central plains of the United States. The the southeastern U.S. forms another tornado-forming region called Dixie Alley. Other significant tornado forming regions include northern India and Bangladesh, northern Argentina, and parts of Australia.
How do you know when a tornado is forming in a certain area?
A developing tornado can be detected by Doppler radar. This radar can measure wind speeds, and strong rotation withing a thunderstorm often indicates that at tornado is developing or is likely to develop.
Can you predict whether a tornado is forming or is going to hit if so how?
Only to a limited degree. Doppler radar can detect a mesocyclone, which is a rotating updraft in a thunderstorm that can produce a tornado. Radar can also detect the much smaller signature of a possible tornado, though this can be difficult, especially for weak and short lived tornadoes. Even if radar detects such a signature, it cannot tell if it is on the ground of if it will touch down, but it is enough to prompt a tornado warning. By detecting where a mesocyclone or possible tornado is and knowing the direction of the storm, it is possible to see what areas might be in damager. Even with this technology some tornadoes strike without warning, and there are many false alarms.
What is the origin of the warm moist air that is contributed to the formation of the tornado?
The warm moist air usually originates from a tropical body of water. The body of water depends on the tornado forming region. For the United States it is usually the Gulf of Mexico.
What kinds of clouds you can see before a tornado?
Before a tornado, you may see dark, low-lying clouds with a greenish tint, known as wall clouds or shelf clouds. These can be associated with severe weather and serve as a warning sign for potential tornado activity. Additionally, you may observe ominous rotating clouds or a funnel cloud forming, which can indicate an imminent tornado.
What are the beginnings of a tornado called?
The process of a tornado forming is called tornado genesis. Usually a tornado is a funnel cloud before it touches down.
Is Tennessee a state in tornado valley?
No. Tennessee is east of Tornado Alley. Some put it in another tornado forming region called "Dixie Alley."
Can tornado's always be seen?
Yes it can be seen. You can even see it forming.
What is a tornado composed of?
A tornado is essentially a vortex of air. Usually the moisutre in the air in a tornado will condense into water droplets, forming a visible funnel cloud. Tornadoes will often lift soil into the air, forming a dust whirl. If a tornado hits trees or man-made structures it may pick up debris as well.
When will there be a tornado in cinncinati?
It is impossible to tell when the next tornado will be for any location.
Where are most tornado alleys located?
There is only one region that is known as Tornado Alley. It is on the central plains of the United States. The the southeastern U.S. forms another tornado-forming region called Dixie Alley. Other significant tornado forming regions include northern India and Bangladesh, northern Argentina, and parts of Australia.
Does a tornado from bottom to top?
Air moves up in a tornado, but in the process of forming, most tornadoes start as a vortex high up in the clouds.
What do you do if you are in a car when a tornado is forming?
You either drive as fast and carefully away from the tornado, or if there is a tornado shelter nearby, hide in it. Don't go under a bridge or overpass since these act as windtunnels.
What was the 5th longest tornado?
That is difficult to determine. Many of the longest official tornado tracks were actually tornado families, series of tornadoes forming in succession, rather than individual tornadoes.
Is Ohio in the tornado ally?
No, it is too far east. It can, however be considered a part of "Dixie Alley," which is a second, slightly less active tornado forming region.
What are the paths of tornado?
it is unpredictable to tell what a tornado's path will be it could be coming right towards you then out of no where turn
What is a tornado forming in the air?
A tornadic vortex that is developing but has not yet reached the ground is called a funnel cloud.
